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Now on Apple Watch. • Standalone playback: Stream over Wi-Fi or cellular, or download episodes directly to your watch to listen phone-free. • In sync: Your shows, Up Next queue, and listening progress stay seamlessly aligned between iPhone and Apple Watch. • Complications: Resume your current episode with a single tap straight from your watch face. Smart Ad-Skip & Playback Improvements • One-tap skip on supported shows: Jump straight to where the episode resumes during known ad breaks. Never automatic. • Visual timeline markers: See marked sponsor breaks directly on the playback bar. • Cleaner chapters: Plain timestamps in show notes no longer clutter your chapter list. • Playback reliability and stability fixes across devices.
The Podcast App is an independent player built for audio and video podcasts. Seamless playback across formats, zero app-inserted ads, and one-tap Ad-Skip on supported shows. Pick up exactly where you left off. LISTEN YOUR WAY • One unified player for both audio and video episodes with identical controls and saved progress. • Smart Ad-Skip: Skip sponsor breaks on supported shows with a single tap instead of mashing the skip button. Never automatic, you stay in control. • Download episodes for full offline listening anytime, anywhere. • Precision playback: Variable speeds (0.5x to 3x), custom skip intervals, chapter markers, sleep timer, and seamless CarPlay integration. ON YOUR APPLE WATCH • Standalone playback: Download episodes directly to your Apple Watch and leave your phone behind on runs or walks. • Control playback from your wrist: Play, pause, skip, and scrub. • Seamless sync: Subscriptions, playback queues, and progress stay aligned across your devices. • Watch face complication for instant one-tap resume. DISCOVER & STAY ORGANIZED • Search millions of shows via the open Podcast Index or paste any direct RSS feed URL. • Smart recommendations tailored to your listening habits without tracking your personal data. • Clean feed management: View new releases in a unified inbox and auto-hide finished episodes. • Portable library: Full OPML import and export so you never lose your subscriptions. • Per-show notifications for new episode drops. GO DEEPER WITH PODCAST BRAIN Optional intelligent tools help you retain and explore insights from supported episodes without getting in the way of the core player. • Ask questions about an episode and jump straight to the exact cited audio timestamps. • Read interactive transcripts, chapter breakdowns, and structured summaries. • Connect ideas across different shows and episodes using Podcast Brain. • Generous free access included; Premium unlocks unlimited usage and advanced transcript features. NO SURPRISES • Start listening immediately. No account creation required. • Zero app-inserted ads: No banner ads, no popups, and no injected audio interstitials in the player. • Free core listening: Offline downloads, queue management, and playback tools are 100% free. • Transparent sourcing: Shows stream directly from creators' original feeds. WHY LISTENERS SWITCH: • Open Ecosystem: Built on open RSS standards and the Podcast Index. No walled gardens or platform lock-in. • Respect for Attention: No trackers, banner spam, or loud audio ads inserted by the app. • One-Tap Ad-Skip: Say goodbye to repeatedly tapping skip during sponsor segments. Set your own skip intervals (10, 15, 30, 45, or 60 seconds), forward and back. • True Audio & Video Parity: Switch between video and audio feeds seamlessly in a single app. Terms of Service: https://thepodcastapp.dev/terms Privacy Policy: https://thepodcastapp.dev/privacy